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Aloe vera is an ingredient found in many cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, including hair care products. You can use gel aloe vera from your pharmacy or supermarket. However, you can also use the gel obtained directly from the aloe plant. Aloe vera can be used as an alternative to regular conditioner, dry conditioner or hair conditioner.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use a plant-based aloe vera gel

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   Cut the aloe leaves. You can buy aloe plants online or at plantations. To get the aloe vera gel, you need to split the leaves vertically. Move the knife slowly to prevent it from slipping and accidentally cutting your right hand.
   • Be sure to use a sharp knife, as it will be difficult to cut neatly with a blunt knife.

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   Take aloe vera gel. Spoon out two tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Try to get the clear gel from inside the leaf. There should be some yellowish gel on the ends of the leaves. Do not take this gel, as you should only use clear gel to condition your hair. Put the aloe vera gel in a small container that you can take into the bathroom, such as a Tupperware box.
   • Depending on the size of the aloe plant, you may need just one leaf to get the gel you need. However, if the aloe plant is smaller, you may need to take the gel from multiple leaves until you have 2 tablespoons of the aloe vera gel.

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   Rub aloe vera gel into your hair. When showering, you can apply aloe vera gel to your hair like a regular conditioner. Rub from hairline to ends.
   • Use the same way you would normally use the conditioner. For example, if you used to leave conditioner on your hair for a few minutes under the shower, you should do the same now.

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   Rinse off the aloe vera gel. Rinse the water after applying aloe vera gel to your hair. Be sure to rinse the gel off your hair, especially any leftover aloe vera. If your hair is a type that responds well to aloe, you will have noticeably softer hair. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Use as a dry conditioner

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   Mix aloe vera with water. Add 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl. Use a spoon to mix aloe vera gel with water. Continue mixing until mixture becomes smooth and even.
   • You can buy aloe vera gel at most pharmacies. If you prefer, you can also get the gel directly from the aloe plant.

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   Add more essential oils. You do not need to add essential oils if you do not like or are not available. However, essential oils can add a pleasant fragrance to your hair care mix. If you want, use an essential oil with a fragrance you love, such as lavender. Add a few drops of essential oil to a mixture of aloe vera gel and water.

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   Pour the ingredients into the spray bottle. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and shake it vigorously to blend the ingredients. Continue shaking until all ingredients become a homogeneous mixture.

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   Use aloe vera gel instead of regular hair spray. After showering and washing your hair, use aloe vera gel to replace your regular hairspray. Spray it on your hair as you would every morning. If you respond well to aloe, your hair will be a bit softer. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Use as deep cream

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   Warm coconut oil in the microwave. Use the necessary amount of coconut oil depending on the amount of lotion you want to prepare. Pour coconut oil into a small microwave-ready bowl.
   • Heat coconut oil in the microwave until it has melted into liquid. The reheating time depends on the capacity of the microwave oven and the amount of oil.
   • Heat coconut oil in short 10 seconds intervals and check. Continue reheating until the coconut oil melts.

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   Mix the aloe vera gel. Mix 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel in coconut oil. You can buy aloe vera gel from pharmacies or online, or get it from the aloe plant.

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   Mix the ingredients together. You can use a whisk or plate to mix. Gently mix the ingredients together. Continue beating until the mixture becomes homogeneous. You may notice the oil is bubbling, but this is nothing to worry about.

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   Rub the gel into your hair. After shampooing, pour a small amount of gel into the palm of your hand and massage into your hair. Starting from the roots of the hair, work gradually down the ends. Continue rubbing until hair is evenly covered with aloe vera gel.
   • You can cover your hair with a towel to keep the mixture from dripping.

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   Leave the gel on your hair for 10 minutes. Set a timer and wait. After 10 minutes, go back to the bathroom. Rinse off the aloe vera gel from your hair. If the aloe vera gel is effective, your hair will be soft and supple. advertisement

Advice

• Use a bowl to bring the aloe leaves inside from the outside, as the gel inside will begin to drip down as the leaves are cut.